Stagnation happens when we try to keep living for ourselves. Meaning is found in becoming a "vessel" for something larger. 5. Learning to "Let Go"
is the urge to guide the next generation. This can be through parenting, but also through volunteering, art, leadership, or community building. Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How...
In the second half, the question shifts to: "What will I leave behind?" Stagnation happens when we try to keep living for ourselves
Audit your "shoulds." Identify which goals belong to your younger self and which truly resonate with who you are today. 2. Embracing the "Second Curve" but also through volunteering
In the first half of life, we are biologically and socially programmed to build: careers, families, reputations, and security. We ask, "How can I get ahead?"